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CASHMERE SCHOOL DISTRICT #222
Regular Board Meeting
April 21, 2014
Call to Order: Chairman Christensen called the meeting to order at 7:04 P.M.
Declaration of Quorum: Board members Roger Perleberg, Kelly Green and Paul Nelson were
present. Brian Maydole was absent. There were eleven others present including Superintendent
Johnson.
1.0
Flag Salute –Cashmere High School senior Austyn Woods led the Pledge of Allegiance.
2.0
Approval of the Agenda –On a motion by Roger Perleberg, the Board approved the agenda as
amended.
3.0
Reports, Correspondence and Program –
3.1
Board Report – Mr. Perleberg advised that he attended the baseball doubleheader
and felt the team was coming along.
3.2
CHS Student Report – Cashmere High School students Austyn Woods and Brian
McNair updated the Board on current activities including upcoming ASB elections.
6.2
Out of State Travel – FCCLA- Superintendent Johnson advised a request had been
made by Rebecca Swanson for permission to travel to San Antonio, Texas for the
FCCLA National Leadership Conference. CHS sophomore Krystal Sousley advised that
she would be representing Washington as the President of Parliamentary Law and
Finance. The advisor’s costs and transportation will be paid by the CTE budget. The
student costs will be paid by the FCCLA ASB account and Washington FCCLA.
On a motion by Roger Perleberg, the Board approved Ms. Swanson’s request for out
of state travel for Krystal Sousley and herself to San Antonio, Texas to attend the
FCCLA National Leadership Conference.
Mr. Remick advised the Board that bond refunding is progressing and he is still monitoring
interest rates. He advised that the District would not realize as much of a savings as with the
last bond refunding, but it still should be significant.
3.3
Superintendent’s Report
3.3.1 Assessment Update – Rob Cline – Mr. Cline reviewed the Spring Assessment
Schedule with the Board. He advised that the Vale would pilot the new
Smarter Balance Assessments but would not receive any scores this year. He
advised that initial feedback from schools that have already tested is that the
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time requirements for the test are far greater than anticipated and that Vale
would follow the suggested testing time and procedures.
Mr. Cline advised that starting with 2014-15 school year, the new Smarter
Balance tests will replace the math, reading and writing portions of the MSP
tests for grades 3-8. The science portion of the MSP will remain the same.
Juniors will take the high school level of the new tests but meeting standard
on the tests is not a graduation requirement until the Class of 2019.
Mr. Cline stated that the District is spending time and resources for
professional development and instruction around CCSS. Most students will be
assessed on the GLE’s and he is planning for some decrease in scores. Third
and fourth graders will be assessed on CCSS standards and not receive scores
this year.
3.3.2 Extended Kindergarten/Pre-School Program – Vale Elementary principal Sean
McKenna advised that the gap is widening between those students ready and
not ready for kindergarten. He reported that although the Ready for K
program was deemed successful with regard to the number of participating
families, the parent’s survey revealed that the average use of the program
was less than one hour per week. The teachers simply need more time with
their students in order to close the gap.
Ms. Martinez stated that interventions and enrichment are offered in the
afternoon and that she works with 50 kindergarten students in reading and
language, and Ms. Kriegel works with those same students on math. She said
however, even that extra time in the afternoon is often not enough.
Mr. McKenna stated that if we provide full day kindergarten, parents could
“opt out” their child during the day prior to offered interventions/enrichment
if they felt their child was not ready for all day. He also said he felt that
offering all-day kindergarten could increase enrollment as many parents
elected to choice their child into a district that offers all day.
3.3.3 School Start/Dismissal Time – Superintendent Johnson said he is still
reviewing alternative routes and times and has been unable to come up with
a proposal at this time.
Superintendent Johnson said he would contact Canfield’s Insurance for a risk
management assessment.
4.0
Visitors – Sebastian Moraga, reporter for the Cashmere Valley Record, was the only visitor.
5.0
Consent Agenda
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5.1
Approval of Board Minutes – Approval of March 24, 2014 and April 14, 2014 board
minutes.
5.2
Approval of Warrants and Financial Reports
Pay date of April 11, 2014: Warrants #301531 - #301612 totaling $87,183.19
General Fund
$74,680.36
ASB
$12,502.83
Pay date of March 14, 2014: Warrants #301613 - #301683 totaling $146,529.94
General Fund
$139,085.94
ASB
$7,444.00
Payday of April 30, 2014: Payroll in an amount not to exceed $970,000.00, including
benefits.
On a motion by Paul Nelson, the Board approved the Consent Agenda as presented.
6.0
Action Items
6.1
Personnel Report –
1. Retirement/Resignation/Release/Termination
Name
Position
John Durheim
HS Math Teacher
Jose Barajas
ESL Parapro
Anna Anderson
SpEd MS Parapro
Comments
Resignation
Resignation
Resignation
2. Requests: Leave/Transfer/Change in Hours/New Assignment
Name
Position
Comments
3. Recommendations for Employment/Transfer/Return from Leave of Absence
Name
Position
Comments
Alan Pace
HS/MS Art Teacher
Replaces Castilia Cava
Shelley Ryan-Kelzenberg Bilingual/LAP Para
3a. Contract Approval/Renewals 2013-14
1. Co-Curricular Resignations/Releases
Name
Position
Sharmen Dye
Volleyball Coach
Jose Barajas
Boys Soccer Asst Coach
2. Recommendation for Employment/Renewals
Name
Position
Comments
Resignation
Resignation
Comments
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Michelle Paul Jane
Juan Rodriguez
Bill Anderson
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HS Asst Softball Coach
HS Asst Track Coach
HS Asst Track Coach
On a motion by Paul Nelson, the Board approved the Personnel Report.
6.3
Surplus Property – On a motion by Roger Perleberg, the Board approved the request
to surplus three Labtec speakers and outdated and/or damaged Cashmere High
School library materials.
7.0
Discussion Items – There were no items for discussion.
8.0
Adjournment - On a motion by Roger Perleberg and there being no further business to
discuss, Chairman Christensen adjourned the meeting at 8:20 PM.
Secretary
Chairman